Chislehurst Dementia cafe
Chislehurst dementia cafe was set up in May 2015. It is organised by a group from Christchurch, Chislehurst and is open to all people in the Chislehurst area who are living with dementia,and their carers. At present it operates on 1st Thursday of each month from 2-4pm at the Christchurch Centre, Lubbock Road, Chislehurst.BR7 5JX. It aims to be informative, friendly and fun. The organiser, Judith West, is a dementia champion and also has a certificate in the principles of dementia care.
- Updated:
- 13 March 2017
- Location:
- London
- Sectors:
- Charity, Faith Groups, Recreation
- Local Alliances:
- Bromley Dementia Action Alliance
1. Action Plan
1. The National Dementia Declaration lists seven outcomes that the DAA are seeking to achieve for people with dementia and their carers. How would you describe your organisation’s role in delivering better outcomes for people with dementia and their carers?
The organisers of Chislehurst Dementia cafe would like to see more people educated about dementia and the challenges both for those with dementia and their carers. As such we are aiming to make Chislehurst a dementia friendly village. The organiser, Judith West ,is a dementia champion. As a first step she aims to give dementia friendly talks to retailers and others in Chislehurst High Street. She has begun with the Chislehurst Medical Practice.
2. What are the challenges to delivering these outcomes from the perspective of your organisation?
Time is the main issue.